Ukraine and Russia are set to hold another round of peace talks in Istanbul on Wednesday, following a proposal by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. While Moscow doesn't expect a breakthrough, Zelensky stated that preparations are underway, including a prisoner exchange. Previous talks failed to achieve a ceasefire, and fighting continues, with recent attacks on Kyiv and Kramatorsk. Washington continues to supply weapons to Ukraine, while Russia intensifies its offensive in eastern Ukraine. The talks aim to end the ongoing conflict, following US President Trump's expressed disappointment with the lack of progress.

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